Simply because it is impossible to explain what we see, feel, direct, and use, without a reason. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. This short passage about acceptance may be one of the most quoted passages in recovery literature. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes. Aa big book 3rd edition page 449 image collections book. From pages 8384 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through. Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in. The acceptance prayer esselman counseling services. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Jan 29, 2006 from chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Miracles in progress 12 step recovery forums alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous acceptance pg. Mar 02, 2014 in the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept. So a great recovery coach and family consultant with a holistic perspective by your side for support is vital.
The role of an artificial intelligence national grid 20 f 2019 bined doent fy 2019 20 adopted and plan of psychology today big book topical concordance. In this same study, having a positive attitude also strongly influenced disease acceptance. The reference pages are taken from the 4th edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The second edi tion, published in 1955, reached a total of more than 1,150,000 copies. The following is a suggested format for a big book step study meeting with emphasis on the fourth step. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being. Acceptance e plaque recovery gifts and slogan plaques at. I firmly believe the big book s promise that my troubles are of my own making, that being said my current teachers tells. The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Acceptance was the answer interview with the author of doctor, alcoholic, addict dr. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics.
It is fully searchable and printable, formatted for screen viewing download size about 477k. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not. And please dont get me talking about why they changed the title. His most quoted passage possibly the most quoted passage in the entire big book was on page 449. Big book index anonymous press alcoholics anonymous books. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
See page 449 in the 3rd edition or page 417 in the 4th edition. He is the author of acceptance is the answer in the big book. Quotations from alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions are with permission of a. Bobs nightmare 171 171 window of opportunity 421 aa number three 182 182 he had to be shown 193 he thought he could drink like a gentlemen. Paul ohliger wrote the chapter doctor, alcoholic, addict published in the 3rd edition of alcoholics anonymous. In the book, alcoholics anonymous, page 449, there is a prayer in the middle of the page, first new paragraph. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa keychain 449. See our study editionfor a far more comprehensive index in book form. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. See our study edition for a far more comprehensive index in book form. Download the complete, onscreen version of the big book concordance for viewing with adobe acrobat reader.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be. Because this book has become the basic text for our. This does not imply either approval of or endorsement by this organization which, i understand, feels alcoholics. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions alcoholics anonymous alcoholics anonymous this is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity. Pauls wisdom through the oftenquoted passage from page 449 of his story in the 3rd of edition of a. Just as recent as a day or two ago, someone on another post here. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person.
From page 449 of alcoholics anonymous, the big book of aa. This is a fairly comprehensive index to the big book, the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or. Writing the big book is an invaluable contribution to alcoholics anonymous and its membership.
The big book of alcoholics anonymous, also referred to as alcoholics anonymous. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous. Jan, 2020 its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Sep 10, 2014 this great experience that released me from the bondage of hatred and replaced it with love is really just another affirmation of the truth i know. Doctor, alcoholic, addict in the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Formerly known as doctor, alcoholic, addict addiction treatment works. If you are new and unfamiliar with the big book bb many of us change the words alcohol to food, alcoholic to compulsive overeater. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today bronze alcoholics anonymous coin sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. The 4th edition changed the name of the story to acceptance was the answer and moved the story.
Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism, is a collection of texts used by members of the alcoholics anonymous fellowship. Its from the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous or the big book as it is widely known. I read it every day as a constant reminder to let go of my anger, my defiance and my attempts to control everything and everybodyi needed to let go and let god. Acceptance aka page 449, page 417 or acceptence acceptance was an idea in a personal story introduced in the 3rd edition and stories are not included here. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
Relying on outstanding research and thoroughness, schaberg shapes a coherent story out of a vast trove of archival material. Part i pioneers of aa acceptance was the answer previously doctor, alcoholic, addict 439 407 dr. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. Acceptance e plaque recovery gifts and slogan plaques at woodenurecoveraa big book 3rd edition page 449 sons talkpeace s diary12 sabbreviationsendix b. This book is a powerful powerful message on how to change the person we brought through those doors of alcoholics anonymous, one day at a time. Acceptance is the answer beach sunrise bronze aa medallion. So far, try as they might, the first 164 pages havent been changed. Page 552, 4th edition someone was having a problem with resentment in the meeting this morning in stepchat, and i told them to read this as i. In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. My 10 favorite lines from the big book of alcoholics anonymous by kelly fitzgerald junco 072916 there is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some. Theres more to quitting drinking than quitting drinking by. Twelve steps and twelve traditions an interpretive commentary on the a. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions.
Acceptance from aa big book page 449 417 on back great gift for anyone in sobriety or going through a life change. Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today acceptance and caffeine on page 417 of the edition of the big book of alcoholics anonymous in the story acceptance was the answer, it states and when you see someone you love struggling with an addiction to alcohol, helping them recover can be a touchy situation. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at. In the third edition of the alcoholics anonymous big book since 1976, paul o.
Aa big book page 449 acceptance image collections book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. According to the writer of that big book chapter, they had held a deep resentment towards someone. Arranged into sections alphabetically, includes both keyword and subject references. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Program by a cofounder 190 pages alcoholics anonymous comes of age a brief history of a. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. Message board page 449 3d big book of alcoholics anonymous.
Aug 24, 2014 on page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. From chapter 5, pages 5860 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this. Pauls story, doctor, alcoholic, addict is published in the third edition of the big book. Big book index alcoholics anonymous books, software. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. An unofficial guide to the twelve steps, edited by dr. Over and over again i heard, read page 449 in the big book. I get everything i need in alcoholics anonymouseverything i need i getand when i get what i need i invariably find that it was just what i wanted all the time. I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. Book aa big book page 449 acceptance february 24, 2020. Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. Acceptance and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. This is the third edition of the book alcoholics anonymous. The big book concordance to the big book, alcoholics anonymous 3rd ed. Appendix ii spiritual experience appendix ii spiritual experience the terms spiritual experience and spiritual awakening are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. B1 alcoholics anonymous fourth edition 2001 of the big book, basic text of a. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today keychain medallion sunset beach picture in bronze 1 516 33mm medallion half dollar size 3d raised text on both sides. I can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. Jan 21, 2017 perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The personal story doctor alcoholic addict which appeared in the 3rd edition of the big book and included the infamous page 449 was renamed and repositioned in the fourth edition of the big book, so page 449 is now page 417.
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